The Pope's Exorcist

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Julius Avery

Release Date:

Apr 7, 2023

Runtime:

1hr 43m

Synopsis

Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, The Pope's Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.

Cast

  • Russell Crowe
  • Pablo Raybould
  • Franco Nero
  • Ryan O'Grady
  • River Hawkins

Letterboxd User Reviews

2.6
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RATINGS 544 FANS
2.6
  • Apr 6, 2023

    italian priest #1: this boy is showing all signs of demonic possession italian priest #2: what signs, father? italian priest #1: he's speaking english

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    t
    t
    Apr 18, 2023

    It's like if Marvel Studios produced a remake of The Exorcist

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    Dakota Joaquin
    Dakota Joaquin
    Apr 7, 2023

    film of the year you'll cum

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    ItsLV
    ItsLV
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    Apr 6, 2023

    Russell Crowe is a boss riding that Vespa around Europe fighting demons. He was hysterical. It’s his resurgence era I think. This movie was a lot better than I was expecting. A lot of crazy fun.

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    Kylo
    Kylo
    Apr 6, 2023

    “Let’s go to hell.” kind of like an mcu movie but russell crowe is iron man and the pope is nick fury

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    al
    al
    Apr 4, 2023

    The image of Russell Crowe riding a tiny vespa is burnt in my memory forever

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    TeeBee
    TeeBee
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    Apr 5, 2023

    I can't believe they sequel baited a Biblical Cinematic Universe. Amazing.

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    Austin Macfarlane
    Austin Macfarlane
    Apr 13, 2023

    me when i’m being silly :3

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    owen
    owen
    Apr 14, 2023

    53 Pulpy, atmospheric, and fun. Plays out like a standard possession chiller in the opening reel but it eventually feels more like a mix of alternative Vatican Dan Brown type material and the Tomb Raider video games. The climax on this bad boy is absolutely nuts. Russell…

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    SilentDawn
    SilentDawn

Atom Users Reviews

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POPULAR TAGS
#intense
#creepy
#great
#truestory
#greatcast
#mustsee

Reviews

  • CM
    Caitie Martinez
    #creepy
    #intense
    #mustsee

    to know this is based on true events and from the priest's own books, makes this movie that more scary

    MR
    Michael Rios
    #datenight
    #intense
    #truestory

    Great movie really enjoyed it!

    HM
    Herman Manuel
    #terrifying
    #intense
    #truestory

    The Good will always triumph. It’s great to see something that makes you feel good because God will always triumph . That’s the reason I don’t believe in paid movie critics .

  • KC
    Katherine Cruz
    #justokay

    Is alright. At least it keep you awake. Lol

    KK
    Kyle Kolich
    #intense
    #greatcast

    I miss Russell Crowe! So good to see him, looked like he had a lot of fun playing Father Amorth. The movie is pretty standard for this sub-genre of exorcist horror stories, but elevated by Crowe’s gusto. Also, Franco Nero as the Pope was a great touch! 🤌🏻

    JG
    Jesus Gomez
    #mustseebro

    Great movie, just the end could’ve been a little better

  • AH
    Alan Hernandez
    #creepy
    #truestory

    The book are good!

    CR
    carlos rodriguez

    Catholic propaganda with church history involved in the film. It was alright. Should have gone to see John wick instead lol

    ER
    Eric R
    #terrifying
    #intense
    #truestory

    Great movie 🥰😍🙌

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Metacritic

45
metacritic
Based on 19 Critics
5.8

USER SCORE (73)

Mixed or average reviews based on 73 Reviews
50
Apr 21, 2023

The Pope's Exorcist is by no means a good movie, but there's a modicum of fun to be had from watching Crowe do his thing. And if you have a problem with him, you can take it up with his boss — the Pope!

Chris Evangelista
Slashfilm
40
Apr 17, 2023

It allows Crowe to have fun with the part of Father Amorth, but the film forgets to have fun along with him.

Metacritic review by Bilge Ebiri
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine (Vulture)
38
Apr 14, 2023

Crowe seems to impose his own sense of fun on the proceedings, which gives it a light touch even when it should have fear-for-the-victims’ lives gravitas.

Metacritic review by Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Movie Nation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Pope's Exorcist (2023) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Pope's Exorcist (2023)?
The movie is 1hr 43min long.
What's The Pope's Exorcist (2023) about?
Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, The Pope's Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
Who's the cast of The Pope's Exorcist (2023)?
  • Russell Crowe as Father Gabriele Amorth
  • Pablo Raybould
  • Franco Nero as The Pope
  • Ryan O'Grady
  • River Hawkins as Enzo
Who's the director behind The Pope's Exorcist (2023)?
Julius Avery directed The Pope's Exorcist (2023).